WHOMP
Giraffe
A living watchtower with a killer kick.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Giraffe vs Penguin
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
A giraffe's tongue can be 45 cm long and is often purple-black.
Giraffes nibble acacia leaves, tongues and all. Thorns? Merely crunchy.
Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
Emperor penguins can dive more than 500 meters deep.
Fish, krill, and squid, caught in icy dives.
Who do YOU think wins?
HONK-HONK
Penguin
A tuxedo torpedo with zero quit.
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